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Skill Development Series for Peers, Vol. 5: Building Advocacy Skills
Skill Development Series for Peers, Vol. 5: Building Advocacy Skills
Skill Development Series for Peers, Vol. 5: Building Advocacy Skills
Monday 10th July 2023
Join Tim Saubers and Mx. Yaffa on Recovery Talk as they explore the transformative power of advocacy skills in driving real change.
57 minutes
Thought-provoking
Empowering
Transformative
Informative
Inspiring
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Episode Overview
- Mx. Yaffa provides a comprehensive breakdown of the three-tiered advocacy approach
- The episode highlights the criticality of advocacy skills in the workforce
- Insights into the significance of system change, system transformation, and building alternative systems
- Thought-provoking exploration of the necessity for continuous skill development in the field
Building advocacy skills is just important in every profession and in every workforce regardless of whether it's peer support or any other. It's critical as a foundational piece for just everything that we are.
Ever wondered how advocacy can truly make a difference? In this episode of Recovery Talk, host Tim Saubers sits down with the remarkable Mx. Yaffa to discuss the power of advocacy skills. Mx. Yaffa, an award-winning disabled, mad, trans, queer, Muslim, indigenous Palestinian, brings a wealth of experience from their work in over two dozen countries. Their focus on displacement, decolonization, and equity offers a unique perspective on the necessity of advocacy in the workforce.
The conversation dives into a three-tiered approach to advocacy: system change, system transformation, and building alternative systems. Mx. Yaffa's insights are not just theoretical; they are drawn from real-life experiences and global community vision building. Whether you're a Peer Recovery Support Specialist or someone passionate about social justice, this episode is packed with valuable lessons on how to harness advocacy skills to drive meaningful change.
Tune in to hear how continuous skill development can elevate your ability to advocate effectively and transform systems for the better.